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Förutsättningar och begränsningar för arbete på distans : erfarenheter från fyra svenska företag / av Kristina Larsen

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: Swedish Summary language: English Series: Linköping studies in science and technology. Thesis, ; 550Publication details: Linköping : Univ., Dept. of Computer and Information Science, 1996Description: 167 sISBN:
  • 91-7871-701-9
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 331.2567 22 (machine generated)
Dissertation note: Lic.-avh. Linköping : Univ. Summary: The aim of this study has been to identify possible prerequisites and limitations of this form of work on the basis of the cases studied. The empirical material is related to theories of coordination and communication and to results from a number of other studies. The study indicates that the need of formalised routines and control processes can increase with telework. It is also shown that the motivation of employees and supervisors is fundamental to the success of teleworking. It shows further that information technology supports teleworkers in several ways, but it increases vulnerability within the organization.
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Lic.-avh. Linköping : Univ.

The aim of this study has been to identify possible prerequisites and limitations of this form of work on the basis of the cases studied. The empirical material is related to theories of coordination and communication and to results from a number of other studies. The study indicates that the need of formalised routines and control processes can increase with telework. It is also shown that the motivation of employees and supervisors is fundamental to the success of teleworking. It shows further that information technology supports teleworkers in several ways, but it increases vulnerability within the organization.

Kort sammanfattning på engelska med titeln: Prerequisites and limitation for telework : experience from four Swedish companies